BattleBlock Theater
BattleBlock Theater: co-op for up to 2 players, up to 4 in a match with split screen, on Linux, PC, Mac and X360, came out 3 April 2013.
Want to play BattleBlock Theater with friends?
Pick a night together in Lobbli: everyone marks when they are free, and you see which evening works.
Playing it together
Best with one friend: the co-op story is great and the humor carries it.
Pros
- The co-op story is more fun than playing it alone
- Funny enough to laugh through together, even while sabotaging
- Arena 2v2 mini-games let friends fight each other
Cons
- Levels are built for two, so solo play feels lacking
- Friends can grief each other by stealing gems or resetting stages
Lobbli's AI summary of 30 Steam reviews about playing together, October 2026. It can get things wrong.Read them on Steam
Quick answers
From its Steam page: co-op, split screen, online play, player count.
Is BattleBlock Theater co-op?
Yes, BattleBlock Theater has a co-op mode, and split screen too.
How many players?
Up to 2 together, on one side, and up to 4 in a match.
Split screen?
Yes, it can be played split screen.
When did it come out?
3 April 2013.
Which platforms?
Linux, PC, Mac and X360.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Who makes it?
The Behemoth
About BattleBlock Theater
In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching. Levels are made up of various types of blocks, such as collapsing blocks, sticky walls, bouncy volcanic rocks and deadly spikes, and also feature hazards such as water and deadly creatures.